Postcode Analysis Wirral, North West

COLWYN STREET, CH41 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWYN STREET, CH41 0BB.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CH41 0BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CH41 0BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH41 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colwyn Street, 0.5km from Birkenhead Park in Birkenhead. Administratively it sits within Claughton ward and the Birkenhead constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CH41 0BB offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CH41 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00036084 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH41 0BB. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 110,000

5 sales · Mean £ 97,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CH41 0BB is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences197
Criminal damage and arson47
Public order45
Anti-social behaviour44
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Co-op Academy Portland

Inadequate180 pupils0.2 km
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Wirral Hospitals' School

Outstanding33 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good479 pupils0.6 km
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Bidston Avenue Primary School

Good460 pupils0.6 km
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Kilgarth School

Outstanding47 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good142 pupils1.0 km
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St Anselm's College

Good977 pupils1.0 km
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Birkenhead High School Academy

Outstanding1199 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Laird Street Convenience0.2 km
  • Munchinos Dessert Lounge Ltd0.2 km
  • Open Door Cafe, St James Centre0.4 km
  • Best One0.4 km
  • Duke Street Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • North Star Public House0.3 km
  • Houlihans Variety Club0.6 km
  • The Claughton0.6 km
  • Birkenhead Park Rugby Union Football Club0.3 km
  • Heather Brow0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Specialty Coffee To Go0.1 km
  • Tasty Bites0.2 km
  • Yungs Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • AiSushi Claughton0.5 km
  • Goodfellas Cafe0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Ali's Balti0.2 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Wok - In0.2 km
  • 4 in 1 Express1.0 km
  • Bluebell1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • McColls0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birkenhead North0.7 km
  • Birkenhead Park1.0 km
  • Bidston2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Dundonald Street0.2 km
  • Connaught Way0.2 km
  • Bidston Avenue0.2 km
  • Bidston Avenue0.2 km
  • Park Lower School0.2 km